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Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Pitched wants to be the Airbnb of camping

By Mitra Sorrells | October 1, 2018

Ontario-based Pitched is modeled after Airbnb – allowing Canadian property owners to rent their land to travelers looking for unique, affordable places to set up their tents. Read More

Interview / Online

In The Big Chair - Kris Naudts of Culture Trip

By Linda Fox | October 1, 2018

Kris Naudts has a background in academic psychiatry but left the field in 2011 to found Culture Trip, which began life as an online bookstore. Read More

News / Distribution

Airbnb adds boutique hotels in Thailand via local trade partnership

By Linda Fox | September 27, 2018

Airbnb partners with local trade association in Thailand to add boutique properties Read More

News / Distribution

Business travel moves to greater flexibility as a new age emerges

By PhocusWire | September 27, 2018

Is there a segment of the travel industry that is said to be constant state of flux more than business travel? Probably not... Read More

News / Startups

Ctrip adds Splyt’s global ride-hailing to its mobile app

By Mitra Sorrells | September 27, 2018

Ctrip customers can now use the online travel agency’s app to book transportation in more than 1,000 cities around the world. Read More

News / Online

Ride-sharing service Shohoz looks to further on-demand services after $15M investment

By Linda Fox | September 26, 2018

With funding of $15 million, Bangladesh-based Shohoz is looking to extend beyond ground transportation services. Read More

News / Distribution

Further expansion for OYO in China as investors commit to $1B in funding

By Linda Fox | September 26, 2018

OYO has raised $800 million with a commitment for a further $200 million via Softbank Vision Fund. Read More

Travelport tours and activities blockchain

News / Distribution

Travelport and IBM test blockchain to improve distribution and settlement for tours and activities

By Mitra Sorrells | September 26, 2018

Another travel brand is looking to gain a foothold in the booming in-destination experiences sector. Read More

News / Technology

Leisure Pass Group brings multi-attraction technology to North America

By Jill Menze | September 25, 2018

Attraction pass provider Leisure Pass Group is opening up its custom management platform, known as Leisure Pass Operating System (LPOS), to its North American partners. Read More

News / Online

Tours and activities providers bring experiences to Google search and maps

By Linda Fox | September 25, 2018

Ticketing platform Tiqets has partnered with Google to supply museum and attraction passes via maps and search. Read More

News / Distribution

Why hotels should take cues from home-sharing, stop "obsession with direct booking"

By Linda Fox | September 25, 2018

Though traditional hotel operators have been beleaguered by the march of brands such as Airbnb, they have taken steps to embrace the trend in recent years. A good example is the Marriott... Read More

Interview / Online

In the green room at Phocuswright with... Dana Dunne

By PhocusWire | September 25, 2018

With previous roles at AOL and easyJet, the CEO of eDreams Odigeo was handed the leadership reins in 2015 and quickly put a six-point plan into action to ensure the company kept pace with the rapidly... Read More

Interview / Distribution

In The Big Chair - Deep Kalra of MakeMyTrip

By Mitra Sorrells | September 25, 2018

Deep Kalra founded MakeMyTrip in 2000 in the United States to help the country’s Indian community manage its travel to and from India. It started operations within India in 2005 and now offers flights,... Read More